At Maxima Apparel, we're on a mission to revolutionize the speed-to-market manufacturing and design industry, setting new benchmarks for agility and innovation. Our production platform proudly serves some of the industry's leading names.
We are looking for a Director to lead the strategies to improve our Manufacturing/Production processes and cross-functional procedures. You will lead teams both overseas and domestically to help drive the exponential growth of the Maxima Family of Brands.
You'll love this role if...
You are deeply committed to delivering high-quality products in a timely manner.
You excel at collaborating across teams to ensure seamless processes and timelines.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is crucial.
You have a passion for analyzing data and providing valuable insights for continuous improvement.
Managing a Team in China: Leading and managing a team based in China, which requires your presence in the New York office for early AM production calls.
Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from development to bulk production, ensuring seamless execution.
Global Communication: Engage with overseas teams, prioritizing workflows, managing urgent requests and deadlines, and overseeing development during sampling and production phases.
Workflow Management: Manage the time and action calendar, workflow, and processes within our diverse business verticals.
Sample Delivery: Take responsibility for delivering product samples on time, a crucial aspect of our commitment to quality.
PLM Maintenance: Be accountable for ensuring the accuracy of our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system at all times.
Production Oversight: Track production processes daily, maintain data, and follow up on preproduction and production samples.
Data Analysis: Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques, and provide ongoing reports, leveraging your experience with data analysis.
Production Leadership: Actively plan, schedule, direct, and execute production activities, ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing and design house.
Attention to Detail: Your keen attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask will be essential as you work effectively under pressure.
Multifaceted Contributions: Your role will encompass various duties as assigned, reflecting the dynamic nature of the position.
You should have...
Strong Communication: Success in this role hinges on your capacity to communicate effectively both vertically and horizontally with cross-functional team members, ensuring seamless collaboration.
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze challenges and present effective solutions to the Leadership Team, demonstrating your ability to think critically and find innovative solutions.
High Responsiveness: You should be highly responsive, ready to address challenges promptly with a creative problem-solving mindset.
Multilingual Skills: Multilingual abilities in English, Spanish, and Mandarin are a definite advantage, enhancing your ability to connect and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Management of China Team: Managing a team based in China, which requires your presence in the New York office for early AM production calls.
Education and Experience
8+ Years of experience in planning, production, demonstrating your expertise in managing complex processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Being proficient in Excel and all other Microsoft Office applications is essential, enabling you to efficiently manage data and generate reports.
PLM Knowledge: Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is crucial, ensuring accurate and up-to-date product information management.
PowerBi Familiarity: Familiarity with PowerBi is a plus, allowing you to leverage data analysis tools for valuable insights.
Organizational and Communication Skills: Your role will require excellent organizational and communication skills, underpinned by meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precise execution of tasks and effective collaboration with team members.